Dear Sara, I have a twelve-year-old daughter from my first marriage and a two and four-year-old from my current marriage. The problem is that my twelve-year-old hates my two little ones. She screams at them and will smack them if…
Grandma Steps In
Dear Sara, I fell down the basement steps and broke my leg. I was lucky I had my cell phone with me. I have two kids ages five and seven and my Mom came to help out. She doesn’t do…
Trump and the CDC Defend the Reopening of Schools Saying ‘Kids Don’t Die As Easily’
As if things in the world couldn’t get any more looney, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany spoke with reporters and assured them that Trump’s decision to reopen schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic was not only the best, but it…
Trump Declares War on Innocent U.S. Citizens and Calls It Justice
By Audra L. Since the death of George Floyd, the United States has been turned upside down with national protests that demand justice. Although the news media has somewhat calmed its coverage of the protests in different cities, this does…
Teen Pregnancy
Dear Sara,I am fifteen years old and have just found out that I am pregnant. I only had sex once and I didn't think that I could get pregnant after one time. I have told my Mom and she and…
How to Handle Tantrums
Dear Sara,My first child is a boy and he has just turned two. He is talking some and his favorite word is "no." He is having temper tantrums and throws himself on the floor and screams. I don't know where…
COVID-19 and Nursing Homes
Dear Sara, My grandfather is in a nursing home and seriously ill. He's my Dad's Dad and my parents are divorced so I haven't seen him for a while. When I was little I was his favorite and I remember…
What to do in an Abusive Situation
Dear Sara,My husband has been hitting me. If I say the least thing that aggravates him he will smack my fact or punch me in the arm. He works really and is tired a lot and says he can't stand…
Becoming a First Time Parent
Dear Sara,I am pregnant for the first time and I am very anxious about taking care of my new baby. I am an only child and my parents had me late in life. I have not been around little babies…
How to Get Dad More Involved
Dear Sara,I have three children ages eight, ten and twelve. I have rules and chore expectations and for the most part they are very well behaved. For the last five years my husband has had a job out of the…